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Freinkel Awarded Nat'l Outdoor Book Award

Congratulations to Susan Freinkel, this years recipient of the National Outdoor Book Award for the Natural History category for her title American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree, published by the University of California Press in Nov. 2007.

American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree has been awarded the NOBA 2008 Book Award for Natural History

A reminder, if you are a new CT-TACF member, or simply renewing your membership, we have a special membership promotion that includes both Ms. Freinkel's book as well as the TACF Mighty Giants and a membership.

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🍂 As autumn arrives, chestnut trees at TACF’s Meadowview Research Farms enter dormancy, leaves turning gold and brown before falling. This cozy pause is nature’s renewal, while staff use the time to plan, prepare, and continually refine methods across the field, nursery, and lab. Dormancy sets the stage for a strong spring and a year of progress in chestnut science. 🌳

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Chestnut shortbread, anyone? In the latest issue of Chestnut magazine, staff member Angus shares his recipe for shortbread topped with black walnut spread. Watch the full recipe video on YouTube and see it in print in our members-only magazine!

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These beautiful backcross seedlings from TACF's Meadowview Research Farms are hanging out in our Asheville office looking pretty in the sunlight. ... See MoreSee Less

These beautiful backcross seedlings from TACFs Meadowview Research Farms are hanging out in our Asheville office looking pretty in the sunlight.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Love the trees

Looking pretty…pretty Chinese. 😞

I sent a membership in and have heard nothing back, did you steal my money?

Chestnut season may be winding down, but the thrill of finding these hidden treasures never gets old. ... See MoreSee Less

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Will Chestnut trees grow in the North?

I have several chestnut trees on my farm and they produce every year. I know the wildlife loves them. 

Wish mine would start producing

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🎃 From all of us at Meadowview Research Farms, have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be free of blight and all things weevil (not evil!)—and full of chestnut cheer. 🌰👻 We’re brewing up serious science in our cauldrons to bring the American chestnut back from the dead—no tricks, just treats for the next forest! 🌳🧪 #HappyHalloween #ChestnutRestoration ... See MoreSee Less

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